Spliced Red Oak Veneer Sheets from Mexico
Thin sheets of red oak (Quercus spp.) wood, sawn lengthwise, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, and spliced together edge-to-edge for seamless coverage. These are used primarily for veneering plywood and other laminated wood products in furniture manufacturing. Classified under HTS 4408.90.01.31 due to being spliced red oak veneer sheets.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify species certification as Quercus spp. red oak with phytosanitary certificates to meet ISPM 15 standards
• Declare exact thickness (≤6mm) and splicing method on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification
• Check for end-jointing details; excessive binders may shift to fuel pellet categories under 4401